# Mark Halperin on The No Agenda Show Mark Halperin comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to May 2025. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – May 2025 - **Related topics:** [Charlie Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Matt Lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [Sexual Harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [Cognitive Decline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-decline.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Joe Scarborough Defends Biden, Mark Halperin's Political Shift - **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-29 - **Time:** 1:10:49–1:15:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/joe-scarborough-defends-biden-mark-halperin-s-political-shift.md MSNBC host Joe Scarborough faced criticism for his past insistence that President Biden was "intellectually and analytically" at his peak. Following Biden's public stumbles, Scarborough has been accused of deploying "defend, deny, and deflect" tactics. Meanwhile, former political analyst Mark Halperin is reportedly attempting a career comeback via podcasting, moving toward a more moderate stance after being marginalized by the Democratic establishment. Keywords: [joe scarborough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-scarborough.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [cognitive decline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-decline.md) ### Theory: The Trump Administration is Targeting NBC - **Episode:** [1029: Batteries Not Included](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-29 - **Time:** 2:34:18–2:36:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included/chapter/theory-the-trump-administration-is-targeting-nbc.md A theory is presented that the Trump administration, possibly via Roger Stone, is systematically "picking off" NBC personalities in retaliation for negative coverage. The list of fallen NBC figures includes Matt Lauer, Mark Halperin, and now potentially Tom Brokaw and Joy Reid. This is framed as a "mob-like" strategy to damage the network's credibility and shareholder value. Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [roger stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-stone.md), [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md) ### Sexual Harassment Update, The Men Who Cost Clinton the Election - **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-03 - **Time:** 1:24:12–1:27:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/sexual-harassment-update-the-men-who-cost-clinton-the-election.md A New York Times op-ed by Jill Filipovic argues that journalists Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, and Mark Halperin contributed to Hillary Clinton's 2016 loss through biased reporting. The hosts discuss how the "Me Too" movement is being used for personal vendettas and political takedowns. They question the timing of these allegations and their connection to high-profile media figures. Keywords: [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md) ### Bill Maher on "Mashers", Mark Halperin Allegations - **Episode:** [979: Donna Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 33:09–35:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate/chapter/bill-maher-on-mashers-mark-halperin-allegations.md Bill Maher discussed the behavior of "mashers" in the workplace, specifically referencing allegations against political analyst Mark Halperin. The term "masher" is defined as a man who makes unwanted physical contact or exposes himself in professional settings. The segment highlights the lack of "game" or charm in these predatory behaviors, describing them as lazy and repulsive. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md), masher, [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), office etiquette ### Mark Halperin, Artforum Resignations, Irish Piss-in-Hat Incident - **Episode:** [977: 63 Genders](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/977-63-genders.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-29 - **Time:** 43:35–45:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/977-63-genders/chapter/mark-halperin-artforum-resignations-irish-piss-in-hat-incident.md Journalist Mark Halperin and Artforum publisher Knight Lanzman resigned following multiple sexual harassment allegations. The wave of resignations also includes tech figure Robert Scoble and Amazon's Roy Price. A separate, bizarre report from Ireland details a court case involving a man urinating in another man's cowboy hat. Keywords: [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md), artforum, knight lanzman, [robert scoble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-scoble.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md) ### Media Coverage of Clinton-Lynch Meeting, Social Guy Narrative - **Episode:** [839: Spatchcock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-03 - **Time:** 1:53:35–1:56:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock/chapter/media-coverage-of-clinton-lynch-meeting-social-guy-narrative.md Mainstream media outlets like Bloomberg and the Today Show are framing the Clinton-Lynch meeting as a simple "optics" error caused by Bill Clinton being a "social guy." The hosts dismiss this narrative, suggesting the meeting was a calculated move that may have actually been intended to sabotage Hillary Clinton's campaign. Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [loretta lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md), [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [media optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-optics.md) ### Mark Halperin on Paul Ryan, Media Punditry Critique - **Episode:** [440: It Can't Happen Here](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/440-it-can-t-happen-here.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-02 - **Time:** 1:41:26–1:42:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/440-it-can-t-happen-here/chapter/mark-halperin-on-paul-ryan-media-punditry-critique.md Dvorak mocks political pundit Mark Halperin for his analysis of Mitt Romney's vice-presidential pick, Paul Ryan. Dvorak criticizes the "stupid" questions and circular logic often found in mainstream political commentary on shows like Charlie Rose. Keywords: [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md), [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [newsweek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsweek.md), [punditry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/punditry.md) ### Game Change Book and Palin's 2008 Debate Prep - **Episode:** [165: Earthquake Machine Strikes Haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/165-earthquake-machine-strikes-haiti.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-14 - **Time:** 15:23–23:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/165-earthquake-machine-strikes-haiti/chapter/game-change-book-and-palin-s-2008-debate-prep.md The book Game Change by John Heilman and Mark Halperin reveals behind-the-scenes details of the 2008 McCain-Palin campaign. Campaign strategist Steve Schmidt describes Sarah Palin's struggle during debate prep, specifically her habit of calling Joe Biden "O'Biden." The strategy to ask "Can I call you Joe?" was reportedly a tactic to prevent her from mispronouncing his name on national television. Keywords: game change, john heilman, [mark halperin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-halperin.md), steve schmidt, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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